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CommonBond Communities Inc.

Senior Accountant

CommonBond Communities Inc., Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199

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Central Office CBC Central Office 1080 Montreal Avenue St. Paul, MN 55116, USA

Home is the foundation for everything in life. Since 1971, our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals. It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive. Today, over 13,000 people—families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barriers—call a CommonBond community “home.” Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence. We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team.

Why CommonBond Communities?

Work-life balance

Employee referral program

Employee recognition and rewards program

A respectful and growth-oriented workplace

A chance to make a difference in the community!

Ongoing training and professional development

Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 Annually

CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the

Senior Accountant

position at our

Central Office site

in

Saint Paul, MN . The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month‑end close processes, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities and assisting with audits. This person will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ASSOCIATED TASKS

Maintain accurate financial records for each of the affiliated entities ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting

Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately

Maintain supporting schedules for assets, liabilities, and depreciation

Ensure proper documentation and backup for all journal entries

Investigate budget variances in the financial statements

Facilitate relationships with groups around the organization and assist the Controller with providing financial analysis to those groups.

Act as a resource for senior management during budget preparation

Prepare audit schedules at fiscal year‑end

Assist in audit consolidation and elimination of affiliated entities

Coordinate the completion of special accounting projects for management

Develop and implement corporate accounting policies and processes

Define and comply with all established internal control procedures

Maintain a current and accurate operations manual for corporate accounting, including drafting and revising policies and procedures as necessary

Ensure established goals and/or operational objectives are obtained each year

Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal departments, staff, vendors, and outside agencies

Organizational leader and resource for best practice use of Accounting related systems: YARDI, PowerBI, Elevate, Concur, internet banking applications

Utilize full functionality of Yardi to maintain accounting records

Use YARDI for fixed asset accounting and reporting

Produce ad hoc reports when necessary in YARDI and PowerBI

Provide training to various staff upon request

Produce monthly financial reports in YARDI

Test and implement new YARDI applications and other software tools

Assist with troubleshooting problems and finding solutions

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of GAAP

Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP Concur, Yardi) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, macros)

Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting with the ability to interpret complex data

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information to non‑financial stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment

Education and Other Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar

5+ years of experience with all aspects of accrual accounting through financial statements and audit preparation

Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books

Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot table, and macros

Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures

Possess a high level of accuracy and detail orientation

Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages

Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally

Excellent customer service, organization, and both written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience in Non‑Profit

Experience with Yardi (ERP system)

Experience in property management or property accounting

Experience in Public Accounting

Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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